Description

LEVONORGESTREL is a female hormone called progestin (a form of progesterone) used to prevent unintended pregnancy and hormone therapy. LEVONORGESTREL is used as a single agent in emergency contraception, and as a hormonal contraceptive released from an intrauterine device (IUD). LEVONORGESTREL is the most commonly used emergency contraceptive. Unintended pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurred either unwanted when no children or no more children were desired. Also, pregnancy is mistimed, such as the pregnancy occurred earlier than desired.

LEVONORGESTREL contains ‘Levonorgestrel’, which prevents the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or prevents fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). LEVONORGESTREL may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. LEVONORGESTREL does not have any effect if you are already pregnant hence does not cause abortion.

LEVONORGESTREL should be taken preferably within 12 hours and not later than 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, lower abdominal pain, tiredness, headache, diarrhoea, dizziness and uterine bleeding. Most of these side effects of LEVONORGESTREL subside with time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take LEVONORGESTREL, if are allergic to LEVONORGESTREL or any of the ingredients. Do not take LEVONORGESTREL if you are already pregnant, LEVONORGESTREL cannot terminate the pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before taking LEVONORGESTREL, if you are a breastfeeding mother as it may pass through the milk to the baby. Do not use LEVONORGESTREL if you have heart fitted with an artificial valve, have heart diseases like high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol levels (increased fat in your blood), have asthma, have blood clot problems, have a bleeding disorder, have liver or kidney disease, have anaemia (low haemoglobin), salpingitis (inflammation of the fallopian tubes) or otherwise malnourished. LEVONORGESTREL is known to cause sleepiness, so driving or operating machinery should not be done. St John’s Wort (a natural remedy used to treat mild depression) should not be taken when taking LEVONORGESTREL as it is known to interact.

Uses of LEVONORGESTREL

Emergency contraception

Medicinal Benefits

LEVONORGESTREL contains ‘Levonorgestrel’ is a progestin (female hormones) used for emergency contraception within 12 hours and not later than 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. It works by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or preventing fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). LEVONORGESTREL may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. LEVONORGESTREL does not have any effect if you are already pregnant hence does not cause abortion. 

Directions for Use

LEVONORGESTREL should be taken in dose and duration as recommended by your doctor. Take LEVONORGESTREL with a meal to avoid stomach upset. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of LEVONORGESTREL

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Lower abdominal pain
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Uterine bleeding